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Old 03-25-2026, 02:49 PM
hgiv hgiv is offline
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Originally Posted by b-man View Post
Have the carburetor professionally rebuilt, same with the distributor if it’s getting worn out regarding shaft bushings. New fuel pump.

Replace the timing chain assembly. New water pump and divider plate, new timing cover if it’s looking corroded which is common. New aluminum radiator if the original one is showing its age.

If it’s not leaking oil excessively or consuming oil at a high rate why not just keep driving it? A Pontiac 350 2-barrel is practically bulletproof just like the 326 that preceded it. I’m sure the power is already plenty for your wife.

There’s really very little to go wrong that would make it unreliable in any sense, as long as the fuel, ignition and cooling systems are up to snuff. Rebuilding an already good running engine won’t make it that much more reliable.
Well... you never met my wife! LOL